Go To Latest Video ReviewsSony Announces PlayStation 3 Slim - Updated
| Author | Hugo Jobling |
| Published | 18th Aug 2009 |
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TrustedReviews NewslettersSure, we may have been sceptical at first but we've all known a slim PlayStation 3 was to be expected from Sony for a while now. What you don't want, therefore, I imagine, is confirmation. No, you want details… so here they are.
The PS3 Slim, then, is 32 per cent smaller, 36 per cent lighter and munches 34 per cent less power than its predecessor. I'd argue that only the latter will make a huge difference as less power means less heat and my 60GB PS3 turns my bedroom into a sauna! The PS3 slim will have a 120GB hard drive - suspiciously coincidentally the same as Microsoft's Xbox 360 Elite.
I'm not sure about the looks. While I'm often heard moaning that more things should be matte black, I think that the glossy finish of the PlayStation 3 worked will with its curved form. Speaking of which, the Slim also looks a little too squat and square-ish for my liking. Admittedly, though, the only images currently on offer from Sony are pretty rubbish so I'll hold judgement until I can get my eyes on a ‘real' system.
The Slim will launch at $299 in the US and €299 in Europe, while the current model will be dropping in price. I'm guessing, therefore, that in the UK we'll probably see the Slim launch at £299, with the current model dropping to £279 - with no basis other than that just ‘feels' right to me.
So, who's buying one?
Update:
More images, check the next page for more than you could shake a stick at! And I've come to the conclusion I think it looks decidedly naff.
Update 2
Colour me over-cynical. Amazon has the PS3 Slim up for at £249.99, which bodes well.
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Jay said on 19th August 2009
MrGodfrey said on 19th August 2009
Chris, you're right about the matt finish looking worse than the gloss; but also the buttons look cheap (compared to the controls on the original), but most of all I cannot emphasi... more
Bluepork said on 20th August 2009
I know that design matters, and beautiful gadgets appeal more, but if that's the biggest criticism, then things really aren't too bad!
Ahlan, please can you expand? ... more
JonM said on 20th August 2009
Yes, it will work with a usb hub. I would suggest getting a powered one though. I have a powered HP(made by Belkin) usb hub, works a treat. If you didnt get a powered one, could tr... more
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looking at some of the online unboxings I think it looks a lot better than it does in the photos. after waiting for the price drop (which was always seemed to be a week away) I thi... more